Popular culture often dictates consumer buying habits and the July 2021 pop culture list underscores the latest innovation in this space.
Fast-food chain Wendy's is tapping fans of the cartoon show 'Rick and Morty' with the launch of themed beverages. The new launch is part of the brand's partnership with Adult Swim and includes various flavors such as the Mello Yello Portal Time Lemon Lime and BerryJerryboree.
Another brand, in a far different industry, is also tapping the entertainment industry. Booking.com recently debuted the 'Friends Experience' for fans of the iconic 90s sitcom show. The overnight experience is a complete recreation of the set of Friends and includes a late-night game of Phoebe’s Cab Escape Room, a themed scavenger hunt, and breakfast at 'Central Perk.'
Top 50 Pop Culture Trends in July
From Realistic Tattoo Filters to Cartoon-Themed Soda Flavors:
Grace Mahas — Jul 17, 2021 — Pop Culture
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Sci-Fi Themed Tropical Shirts
Columbia's Outer Rim Collection Taps Star Wars for Custom PFG Shirts
49
Engaging Social Media Games
'Battle of the Influencers' Makes Social Media Social Again
48
Sci-Fi Villain Workstations
The Regal Robot Darth Vader Meditation Chamber Desk is Darkly Designed
47
Playful Pink-Accented Coffee Lines
The Nespresso x Chiara Ferragni Collection is Limited Edition
46
Personalized Smart Skincare
KNOW Beauty Delivers Skincare Solutions with an At-Home DNA Test Kit
45
Hyper-Realistic Tattoo Filters
Jerferson Araujo's Tattoo Filter on Instagram is Super Realistic
44
Pride-Honoring Athletic Collections
The Under Armour 2021 Pride Capsule is Designed by Unified
43
Wizard-Themed Retail Experiences
The Harry Potter New York Store Offers Exclusive VR Adventures
42
Prideful Footwear Campaigns
UGG and Lil Nas X Launched a Colorful Pride Campagin
41
Marine Waste Sunglasses
M.I.A & Parley for the Oceans Collaborated on a Clean Waves Range
40
Anime Studio-Themed Timepieces
Seiko's Presage Watch Gets a Playful and Eccentric Design Update
39
Sci-Fi-Inspired Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Elemental' Coffee Machine is Futuristically Designed
38
Holistic Lavender Farm Memberships
Terre Bleu Launches the 'Beyond the Yellow Door' Membership
37
Anime-Themed Graphic Centric Apparel
The Hundreds Launches the One Piece Collection
36
Soccer-Themed Charitable Beer Mats
Proceeds From the Weird Euros Beer Mats are Donated to Charity
35
Rapper-Backed Entrepreneurial Platforms
Diddy Launches SHOP CIRCULATE for Black-Owned Businesses
34
Artistic Musician Makeup Sets
Haus Laboratories' BAD KID VAULT Recreates Iconic Lady Gaga Looks
33
Nostalgic Console Character Sets
The New LEGO Super Mario Sets Feature Classic N64 Characters
32
Exclusive Musician-Branded CBD Drinks
VYBES Worked with Blackbear for the Blackbear Hibiscus
31
Sitcom-Themed Sweater Patterns
Schitt's Creek and Lion Brand Created David Rose Sweater Patterns
30
Vegan Latinx Beauty Brands
Treslúce Beauty by Becky G Celebrates the Latinx Community
29
Designer Celebrity Clothing Collabs
Yeezy Gap Cloud Jacket Has a Contemporary Amorphous Look
28
Exclusive Alien-Themed Seltzers
The Alien-Themed Bud Light Seltzers Come in Four Flavors
27
Multi-Tone Footwear Collabs
The Diplo X Crocs Collab Shares Unique, Multi-Tone Styles
26
Footballer-Approved Sunglasses
The Cloos x Brady Sunglasses Collection Has Biodegradable Frames
25
Cartoon-Themed Soda Flavors
The Wendy's Rick and Morty Soda Flavors are Arriving at Locations Now
24
Iconic American Artist Cameras
The Polaroid Now I-Type Instant Camera Keith Haring Edition is Bold
23
YouTuber-Approved Energy Drinks
G FUEL Yuzu Slash was Created with PewDiePie
22
Sci-Fi Sixth Scale Collectibles
The Hunter Collectible Expands Sideshow's Star Wars Collection
21
Rapper-Honoring Hawaiian Shirts
The Notorious B.I.G. is the New WACKO MARIA Collection Highlight
20
News Network NFT Platforms
Vault by CNN Lets Users Own Iconic Moments as NFTs
19
Cartoon Princess-Themed Candles
The Disney Princess X POPSUGAR Candles are Available at Target
18
Retro Gaming Energy Drinks
G FUEL's Tetris Blast Energy Drink Celebrates World Tetris Day
17
AR Auto-Robot Games
Transformers: Heavy Metal Lets Players Team Up with Bumblebee
16
Televised Music Festivals
The Glastonbury Experience 2021 Will Replace the Classic Festival
15
NFT Collectible Marketplaces
The Binance NFT Marketplace is Debuting with Mystery Box Collections
14
Celebratory Centennial Cereal Packaging
The Wheaties Century Box Series is Limited-Edition
13
Skateboarding-Inspired Sandwich Ads
Subway and Tony Hawk Launch the new Drop In To Win Contest
12
Artful Monobrow Glasses
The Stefan Sagmeister x götti Switzerland Glasses Take After Frida Kahlo
11
Film-Inspired Cash Giveaways
Warner Bros. Launched a $96,000 Giveaway in Honor of 'In the Heights'
10
Cinematic Comic-Themed Hair Dyes
The Splat The Suicide Squad Hair Dye Kits Come in Six Colors
9
Creature-Catching Virtual Festivals
Pokémon GO Fest 2021 Has a Music Festival and Special Rewards
8
Horned Villain Cereals
The Limited-Edition Loki Charms Cereal Replaces a Mischievous Mascot
7
Ocean Plastic Fashion Dolls
The Barbie Loves the Ocean Line is made with Eco-Friendly Materials
6
Epic Fantasy Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Launching The Lord of the Rings Bears
5
Collectible Avatar Trios
Migos Created Avatars & Digital Wearables Inspired by Culture III
4
Theatrical Heist Experiences
Money Heist: The Experience Invites Fans to Join the Gang
3
Co-Branded Eye-Catching Sunglasses
Quay Joins Forces with Celebrity Maluma for New collection
2
Doll-Themed Hairstyling Tools
The CHI x Barbie Hairstyling Tools Celebrate Malibu Barbie
1
Wearable Virtual Collectibles
IMVU Created Digital Wearable NFTs Exclusively for Its Avatars
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Dual-Core Steampunk Watches
The Upgraded NIXOID NEXT Pays Homage to Its Nixie Tubes Roots
Modern Naturally Made Homes
The Soil House Uses Surplus Earth for Its Trapezoidal Walls
Smartwatch-Integrating Alarm Clocks
The NightWatch Dock Elevates the Apple Watch's Nightstand Mode
Eco Skincare Subscription Packaging
REN Clean Skincare & Lookfantastic Use Recycled Paper Boxes
Solar-Powered Sustainable Watches
The Ocean Plastic Edition Watch is Made From Recycled Plastic
Celebrity-Backed Pride Lingerie Collections
Gigi Goode Poses for Savage X Fenty's Pride Collection
Aftermarket Workstation Organization Drawers
The Otis Rack Desk Organizer Keeps Workstations Tidy
Elevated Children's Basics
Lovely Littles Launched its New Sea Rose Collection for Kids
Comfy Open-Air Hiking Footwear
The Crocs All-Terrain Clogs are Made with Croslite Foam
Sustainable Scandinavian Luxury Apparel
Aéryne Launched its New Collection Aux Rayons Du Soleil
Uplifting Lifestyle Pop-Ups
Christopher Kane's More Joy Pop-Up Inspires Daily Positivity
Building Block Maps
The LEGO Art World Map is the Largest Set to Date with Over 11,000 Pieces
Limted-Edition Self-Portrait NFTs
The Artifex Project is an NFT Platform for Digital Artists
Fuss-Free Beauty Brands
Superfluid Makes Beauty Products Inspired by Real Skin
QR-Code Beer Bottles
Michael Young Launches his Beer Buddy Brand to Connect Creatives Around Asia
Gender-Fluid Jewelry Collections
Brilliant Earth's Gender-Fluid Mx Collection is Ethically Sourced
Accessible Barista-Quality Espresso Makers
The Xbar Nine-Bar Espresso Maker is High-Quality
Building Block-Made Typewriters
LEGO Fan Steve Guinness Constructed a LEGO Vintage Typewriter
Lifesize Toy Car Replicas
Lamborghini Built a Replica of Its Sian FKP 37 Out of LEGO Bricks
Eco-Friendly Luxury Brand Collaborations
Kempinski Hotels and Ferragamo Joined on Hotel Amenities
Mid-Century Home NFTs
862 Fenimore in New York is Up for sale via an NFT
Eco-Focused Tourist Attractions
The Eden Project Dundee Will Feature Expansive Walled Gardens
Hybrid Material Smartwatch Straps
The Bellroy Watch Strap is Made with Polymer and Leather
Luxury Streetwear Sunglasses Launches
The Inaugural Palm Angels Eyewear Collection Has Two Styles
Marine Waste Sunglasses
M.I.A & Parley for the Oceans Collaborated on a Clean Waves Range
Vacation-Evoking Candle Scents
Homesick's Tropical Escapes Collection Boasts New Fragrances
Musician-Backed Mixed Snacks
Mars Wrigley Tapped Three Emerging Musicians for the M&M'S MIX Launch
Interactive Livestreamed Runways
Social Tourist's TikTok Fashion Show Was Made by Gen Z for Gen Z
Small Business-Finding Apps
The Amaze App Helps Locals Discover New Businesses in Their Area
Goal-Oriented Coffee Makers
Blueprint Helps with Setting & Achieving Daily Micro-Goals
Romantic Summer Apparel Collaborations
H&M and Brock Collection Unveil a Partnered Summer Launch
Viral Jewelry Storefronts
The Color of Tiffany is Taking a Backseat to Promote Yellow Diamonds
Customized Gray Hair Solutions
Cleverman's Hair and Beard Dye Packages are Color Customized
Beer-Branded Golf Apparel
Miller Lite and Bettinardi Golf Debut New Capsule in Time for Summer
Eco-Conscious Youthful Skincare
Higher Education Skincare Appeals to Millennials & Gen Z
Waste-Reducing Nutritional Chocolate Snacks
Noons Makes Chocolatey Snacks with Cacao Fruit
K-Beauty Lip Balms
BT21 and The Crème Shop Collaborated on a Playful Lip Balm Series
Connected Tint-Changing Sunglasses
The 'Dusk' Electrochromic Smart Sunglasses are Customizable
Space Exploration Watch Collections
The Swatch x NASA Space Collection Includes Five Chic Styles
Armored Ridge Tops Sneakers
Ruffles is Giving Fans the Chance to Get an Exclusive Sneaker
Extraterrestrial Sneaker Styles
The adidas YEEZY BOOST 380 'Alien Blue' is Out of This World
Sleek Self-Charging Timepieces
The Sequent Titanium Elektron Powers Up as the Wearer Moves
CBD-Infused Ayurvedic Tinctures
The Root Of It All Infuses CBD into its Ayurvedic Tinctures
Fresh Milk Coffee Machines
The Coffetek Vitro X1 MIA Coffee Machine Prepares Premium Drinks
Fluorescent Summer-Ready T-Shirts
99%IS- Readies for the Warmer Seasons with Bold Fashion Looks
Stainless Steel Aviator Sunglasses
MVMT Dropped the Durable and Attractive Runaway Sunglasses
Microbiome Skincare Collections
Hero Cosmetics Launches its Force Shield Skincare Collection
Building Block Sneaker Models
The LEGO Adidas Superstar Sneaker is Instantly Recognizable
Dystopian Theme Park Attractions
Black Mirror Labyrinth at Thorpe Park is a Live Sci-Fi Experience
Cheery Colorful Summer Accessories
Stoney Clover Lane Debuts the Endless Summer Collection
Scalp-Soothing Hair Dyes
The Phyto Color Permanent Hair Color Dye Simultaneously Soothes the Scalp
Frothy Tropical Beverages
Dutch Bros' Blended Cabana Rebel with Soft Top is Energizing
Lightweight Foldable Sunglasses
INMIX's Flex Line is Stylish, Comfortable, and Ultra-Portable
Cannabis-Infused Botanical Beverages
Fable's Intentionally Crafted Cocktails Feature CBD & THC
Elegantly Enameled Women's Watches
The Ladies’ Minute Repeater 7040/250G has a Hypnotic Blue Dial
Reduced Serving Size Beers
Heineken Minis Offer a Smaller Version of the Brand's Original Beer
LGBTQ Gift Registries
The Vizzy Live Proudly Registry is an Alternative to Traditional Registries
Beer-Covered Popcorn Snacks
The Joe & Seph's Budweiser Gourmet Popcorn is Handmade
Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
NOPE's Premium Alcohol Alternatives are Made with Fruit Juice
Limited 80s-Themed Fashion Capsules
Meera Adnan's Capsule Merges Feminine and Masculine Styles
Nostalgic 30s-Themed Fashion
Kodak and Knickerbocker Join Forces on a Retro Pack of Apparel
Pride-Themed Breakfast Cereals
Kellogg's x GLAAD 'Together with Pride' Cereal is Limited-Edition
Virtual Toy Car Collectibles
Mattel's First Edition Hot Wheels NFT Assets are Bought with Crypto
Recycled Sporty Swimwear
Carve Designs' UPF Swimwear Collection Boast Recycled Fabrics
Footballer-Approved Sunglasses
The Cloos x Brady Sunglasses Collection Has Biodegradable Frames
Social Media-Like Grid Posters
Social Print Studio Allows You to Print Out Your Instagram Feed
Reduced Cereal Packaging Initiatives
Kellogg Europe Announced New Packaging Changes
Cereal-Flavored Instant Oatmeals
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamon Oatmeal Comes with a Sweet Topper
Donut Day Giveaway Campaigns
Tim Hortons Teamed Up with 10 Artists for Fans to Win Unique Designs
American Iconography Print Streetwear
Acne Studios Taps Grant Levy-Lucero on a New Capsule
Pride-Themed Eyelash Extensions
The PROUD TO BE ME Eyelash Extensions are Professional Quality
Ready-to-Drink Craft Cocktails
F!VE Drinks Co. Tempts Drinkers Who are Graduating from Seltzers
Fridge-Friendly Hard Seltzer Packs
The White Claw Hard Seltzer Variety Pack is Launching in the UK
Chair-Mounted Streaming Green Screens
The 'Background Buddy' is Easy to Setup and Stow
Confidence-Boosting Beverages
Confidence's Beverages Combine Six Functional Ingredients
Premium-Quality CBD Products
TRIP USA Offers a High-Quality Selection of Relaxing CBD Products
Frozen Plant-Based Food Products
These New First Pride Products Come in Three Varieties
Gender-Inclusive Pride Candles
Boy Smells Debuts its Celebratory PRIDE Radiance Collection
Exclusive Fashion Films
Gucci Put Its First-Ever NFT Up for Auction at Christie’s
Dewy Liquid-Gel Blushes
The KVD Beauty ModCon Liquid-Gel Blush is Lightweight & Long-Wearing
NFT-Integrated Art Apps
The Sketchar App Allows Users to Sell Their Artwork as NFTs from the App
Papaya Enzyme Skincare
BAO Essentials' Skincare Line Focuses on the Benefits of a Tropcal Fruit
Fashion House Audio Solutions
The Bang & Olfusen x Berluti Collection is Limited-Edition
Fashion Designer Wine Bottle Collaborations
Jeremy Scott Created New Label for Ecco Domani
Unbreakable Chafe-Preventing Shorts
The New Sheertex Shorts Prevent Chafing in the Summer Heat
Functional Baggy Utility Streetwear
LAKH SIGNATURE Launches the Versatile Remapped Utility Series
Pride Runway Games
Kenneth Cole & Zynga Created the High Heels Game for Pride Month
Customizable NFT Sneakers
CryptoKickers Helps People Create, Personalize & Sell Digital Assets
Charitable Luxury Fashion Initiatives
LXR Partners with LGBT Youthline on a Special Campaign
Drag Culture-Celebrating Dishes
Chipotle's June 2021 Lineup Includes a Trixie Mattel Price Burrito
Minimally Designed Evocative Apparel
ALICE LAWRANCE Presents the Seoul 2015 Series of Subtle Looks
Mortality-Themed Summer Fashion
A-Cold-Wall* Reflects on Life with the SS22 Collection of Apparel
Natural Anti-Aging Skincare Serums
Bay Harbor Beauty's Eye Serums are Nourishing and Natural
Social Media Radio Channels
TikTok and SiriusXM Partners to Announce TikTok Radio
90s-Themed Summer Makeup Collections
Halsey Launches her about-face Summer Beauty Collection
Celebratory Pride Makeup Collections
The Quo Beauty Pride Collection Creates Vibrant Looks
Vegan CBD Cookies
CBDfx's Vegan Protein Cookies Contain 20mg of CBD Per Cookie
Ultra-Tough Special Edition Timepieces
The Breitling Endurance Pro Now Comes in Two New Models
Tea-Branded Summer Giveaways
The Lipton Sunshine Pools Giveaway Encourages People to Savor Time
Non-Alcoholic Blood Orange IPAs
Athletic Brewing Company Created Rainbow Wall for Pride Month
Expanded Music App Features
Spotify Launched the Custom-Curated Only You In-App Experience
Roman Palazzo Tech Stores
The Apple Via del Corso Store Pays Homage to History
Premium Peppermint CBD Products
The Spero CBD Peppermint Tincture Offers Fast-Acting Relief
Local Weather-Themed Fashion
The DOE Spring/Summer 2021 Capsule Nods to Rainy Seasons
Sparkling Tea Energy Drinks
The Latest Zest Tea Flavors are Crisp and Refreshing
Film-Inspired Cash Giveaways
Warner Bros. Launched a $96,000 Giveaway in Honor of 'In the Heights'
Co-Watching Smartphone Features
Apple SharePlay Lets Users Enjoy Content Together Over FaceTime
Pride-Themed Clothing Capsules
Mavi Announced the Release of Its First Ever Pride Collection
Matcha-Infused Color Correctors
Matcha by Journ Beauty's Dries Out Spots & Regulates Sebum
Multipurpose Makeup Range Extensions
The Nudestix Nudies Collection Now Features Six New Shades
Fruity Milkshake IPAs
The Sheetz Strawberry-Banana Milkshake Can Now Be Enjoyed as an IPA
Advanced Brightening Skincare Ranges
The Cell Shock White Collection Has a Complex Delivery System
Cola-Cider Hybrids
Bitburger Cola-Cider Mix Appeals to Young Legal-Age Drinkers
Active Consumer CBD Products
The Humble CBD Line Includes Five Products in All
Customizable Bottled Cocktails
Brody's Crafted Cocktails Helps with Making Drinks at Home
Digital Olympic Collectibles
The IOC is Releasing Official Olympic Pins as NFTs
Beer-Branded Lake House Giveaways
Leinenkugel’s is Encouraging People to Swap Their Docs for Docks
Villainous Pizza Collectibles
Domino's Pizza-Stealing Nemesis, The Noid, is Selling NFTs
Remixed Maritime Fashion
The Miu Miu Maritime Collection Mixes Masculine and Feminine Elements
Healthy Aging Skincare Collections
Mana's Age Well Collection Highlights Natural Features